Playing Middle Pair in Omaha Hi Poker Posted by kamassy , under: Omaha Poker Tips
Middle Pair
I love to play a middle pair in Omaha Hi Poker. Many would say I am crazy, but what can I do. If you are an Omaha Poker fan you enjoy its thrills, twists and turns - playing a middle pair involves all of it every single time.
Of course, I don’t freak out and play all in with middle pair but rather tend to limp in and see what the flop will bring. If somebody places a bet before the flop, I’ll calculate whether to call that bet or fold, depending on other two cards in my hand.
So, if I have a suited high cards (like in the example), another pair or double suited cards - then I would call without any consideration. If I have a rainbow glow in my hands, I prefer to fold than to regret later.
What should be on the flop to proceed with the middle pair?
Well, I usually continue aggressively if:
- I hit a set in the non-promising flop (low flush or straight potential)
- I have a full house or am one card away from it (with these cards, I would love to see a 2-2-8 flop)
- I hit quads
If none of the above occurs, I tend to be very cautious - specially if the flop is straight or flush ready.
I stumbled upon a great article about playing the middle pair in all popular poker game variants, including Omaha Hi and Omaha Hi/Lo. So, I definitely suggest you read the post.
What’s your experience with playing a middle pair in Omaha Poker?
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